02 Aug 2016
Putting communities at the heart of a post-Brexit plan – lessons for coastal communities Fernanda Balata New Economics Foundation This article highlights some of the fundamental issues for coastal communities and their role in the Brexit decision. The economy can only be truly strong when its benefits are felt everywhere. Following the Brexit vote, the […]
22 Feb 2016
Plas Newydd Marine Source Heat Pump Ed Bartlett has provided this really useful example of the way the National Trust are piloting alternative ways of managing the heating of their properties. This 300kw heat pump system uses seawater to help heat one of their coastal properties. Contact Ed for more information. ed.bartlett@nationaltrust.org.uk t: 01793 817826 […]
15 Feb 2016
Although there are huge diversity of pots of money for coastal project funding this is a particularly interesting project and approach. Clevedon Pier was built in the Victorian heydey to receive paddle steamer passengers from Devon and Wales. Today it is a focal point for events in Clevedon and once again you can take boat […]
01 Sep 2015
This is a summery PR story – fine – but the CCF is real enough and effective. But there are a host of funding streams available to coastal communities for regeneration and development and what marked out the last Government was their lack of willingness to take an integrated view of these. With a clearly […]
14 Aug 2015
National Trust ‘We do like to be beside the seaside – but not as much as we used to. Too little time, overcrowded beaches, overpriced facilities and the lure of overseas destinations have all contributed to a decline in day trippers taking to the UK coast. More than half of people (58%) have not had […]
20 Jul 2015
DCLG: Multimillion pound boost for seaside towns to create jobs, boost the economy and create local growth. Coastal Communities Fund to be extended to 2020/2021 at least a further £90 million to unlock the economic potential of coastal communities funding will help seaside towns revitalise areas, create jobs, and boost local economic growth Seaside towns […]
29 Jun 2015
Economist Intelligence Unit: Coastlines and oceans are among the world’s most fragile ecosystems, but they also serve as natural assets that can spur growth and build economies. Successfully managing economic and living resources requires a robust framework that protects the public good while acknowledging the importance of sustainable private-sector investment. But as a report from […]
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